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M. Dhanapal

Rajya Sabha MP
Tamil Nadu Since 2025
Father's Name
Sri Madurai
Profession
Advocate
Gender
Male
Age
67 years (b. ~1959)

M. Dhanapal is a Rajya Sabha MP belonging to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Tamil Nadu. He is 67 years old and has declared Ph.D as his highest education. In the 2025 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹26.34 Cr with liabilities of ₹3.32 Cr. The affidavit lists 2 criminal cases, 2 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 2 elections contested, 1 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
67
Years
Education
Ph.D. (Tamil Nadu Open University
2024), MSW, MBA, ML, M.A. Economics, B.L. (Madras Law College, 1987), B.Com
Net Assets (2025)
₹23.02 Cr
2025 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
2
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
72%
Across 4 sessions
Questions Asked
68
In Parliament
Debates
21
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1977
    Joined AIADMK Youth Wing
  2. 1991
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Thiruporur
  3. 1991
    Chengalpattu East District Amma Council Secretary
  4. 2001
    Kanchipuram District Panchayat President
  5. 2011
    District Panchayat Committee Member
  6. 2025
    Member of Rajya SabhaCurrent

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1991Tamil Nadu AssemblyThiruporur
AIADMK
AIADMK		Won60,26256.55%
2025Rajya Sabha—
AIADMK
AIADMK		Elected——

Parliamentary Performance

72%
Average Attendance
68
Questions Asked
21
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (4)
Monsoon Session 202668
Budget Session 202671
Monsoon Session 202576
Winter Session 202573

Financial Profile(2025)

₹26.34 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹16.34 Cr62%
  • Movable Assets₹10.0 L0%
  • Liabilities₹3.32 Cr13%
Movable Assets
₹10.0 L
Immovable Assets
₹16.34 Cr
Liabilities
₹3.32 Cr
Net Assets
₹23.02 Cr

Source: 2025 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

2
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Cr. No. 685/2024Pending
  2. 2
    Cr. No. 77/2025Pending

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2025 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
M. Dhanapal
₹26.34 Cr · 2 cases
Average of 16 Rajya Sabha MPs in Tamil Nadu
₹43.94 Cr · 1.7 cases
Average of 4 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MPs
₹25.89 Cr · 0.5 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

MD
M. Dhanapal
Rajya Sabha MP
Spouse
DD
Spouse
D. Gayathiri Dhanapal
School Correspondent · ₹14.8 L

Education

Ph.D. (Tamil Nadu Open University
2024), MSW, MBA, ML, M.A. Economics, B.L. (Madras Law College, 1987), B.Com
SIVET College, 1982

Income(2023-24)

Total declared income
₹22.9 L
Self₹8.1 L
Spouse — D. Gayathiri Dhanapal₹14.8 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023-24₹8.1 L
2022-23₹7.5 L
2021-22₹7.0 L
2020-21₹5.7 L
2019-20₹7.4 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does M. Dhanapal represent?

M. Dhanapal is a Rajya Sabha MP representing Tamil Nadu and belongs to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of M. Dhanapal?

M. Dhanapal declared total assets of ₹26.34 Cr and liabilities of ₹3.32 Cr in the 2025 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does M. Dhanapal have?

M. Dhanapal declared 2 criminal cases in the election affidavit (2 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of M. Dhanapal?

M. Dhanapal declared Ph.D. (Tamil Nadu Open University as the highest educational qualification.

How old is M. Dhanapal?

M. Dhanapal is 67 years old as per the records on file.

What was M. Dhanapal's most recent election result?

M. Dhanapal elected the 2025 Rajya Sabha election with a 0% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2025 Rajya Sabha Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2025 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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